Following the excitement that buzzed around the upcoming Parokya ni Edgar Musical, the cast and creatives of the all-original Filipino musicial talks about the inner workings of the new hit in the making.
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Following an intriguing premise I Am Not Big Bird tells the story of Luis Carpio, played by Enrique Gil, featuring his much-celebrated comeback, ridiculously showcasing a hilarious adventure of a heartbroken young man finding his footing in love and friendship, infusing the themes of insecurity and conformity in societal ideals while underscoring the magnitude of self-love, sex and body positivity.
Rank Magazine gets first dibs on the latest from realme to see its capabilities and how it inspires and allows one to be a “Portrait Master”.
Aside from new slate of Drag Enforcers, a new den for the Drag Cartel, the second season of Drag Den sees a new theme song for the series performed by the Drag Lord herself, Manila Luzon, featuring drag runner and social media superstar and freshly-inducted urban musician, Sassa Gurl, easily encapsulating the magnetic energy this show has in store for fans, past and new.
From being hailed as Kapuso’s Pop Rocker, to his first jab at stage productions as ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo: The Musical’s young Hector, 29 year-old multi-hyphenate Anthony Rosaldo makes his way to the Music Museum for his first major solo concert.
As the global phenomenon of K-Pop continues to capture the hearts of millions worldwide, young creative and performer and idol-in-the-making Janina Antolin makes a case for talent and tenacity in pursuing a dream that transcends borders.
In the ever-evolving and -expanding realm of the theater, where stories come to life and emotions unfold in and through captivating performances, we see young actor Akoni Steinmann stake his claim, and in the process, stand as a testament to the beautiful confluence of diverse cultural influences in the pursuit of artistic excellence.
Closing out The New Order Anniversary Issue, as we champion the Bright, Shiny Things of 2023, Rank Magazine, with the support of constant collaborator, kumu, zooms in on the rise of vibrant powerhouses-in-the-making, Melan Gumban, Bea Carlos, and Lee Anne Arcin, who harness their creative proclivities while establishing lasting connections with their audiences beyond the platforms they have built with the help of kumu.
Charting his career trajectory, 15 years since, by happenstance, he landed his job as an onscreen talent, David Chua, beams at the idea of becoming more that what he ever thought he would be. A far cry from a university pageant graduate-turned creative, he has since seamlessly donned the hats of model, actor on television and films, before eventually stepping into the world of production as producer, and director, captivating audiences with his multifaceted talents, and evolving worldview.
Life is indeed fantastic now that the highly-anticipated film of the year by Greta Gerwig, the ‘Barbie’ movie, gracefully tops the charts and caresses the emotions of multitudes— from the young and the seasoned, the feminine and the masculine, and the extraordinary to the ordinary.